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Atiba De Souza

A good idea needs people who can help it grow.

Atiba joins the show from the world of video marketing. His story connects years of technical problem-solving with a lesson about opportunity: a useful idea can stall when the right people never hear about it.

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INSIDE THE CONVERSATION

The story behind the skill.

05:21

A long apprenticeship

Atiba describes working in marketing and technology since 1996 and later becoming involved in masterminds.

10:17

Learn through the work

Early consulting meant solving different technical problems for different clients. Those challenges required continual learning.

12:21

Expand the circle around an idea

Atiba reflects on an early business and the limits of a small network. He emphasizes not only knowing people, but being known by them.

These notes and timestamps refer to the original profile interview. Returning guests may have several appearances in the player above, with different timings.

Take it into your own work.

  • Keep developing your ability through real client problems.
  • Build relationships before you need an introduction.
  • Help the right people understand what you can do.

ONE PRACTICAL NEXT MOVE

Identify one project that would benefit from expertise you do not have. Think of a person you could learn from, and prepare a useful contribution before reaching out.

An ACES53 editorial practice prompt inspired by this conversation.